Lionel Scaloni: “I’m in the dream place for any Argentine”

The coach of the Argentine national team Lionel Scaloni spoke at a press conference after the 3-0 win against Croatia, corresponding to the semifinals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, which allowed Argentina to settle in a new world final. I try not to get excited. I am in the dream place for any Argentine. When you represent your country it’s impossible not to do what these guys do, it’s exciting,” said Scaloni in the conference room of the Lusail stadium.As for the match, the coach of the national team analyzed: “In the first minutes they handled the ball, we knew it could happen. Their midfield is very difficult to score. We understood that the game had to be played like that. We did what we had to do.” I think we’ve played better games than this one. The rival makes the victory and the context bigger, too. Playing against this team is not easy, for something it is the current runner-up in the world, “he added regarding the importance of the triumph. The parties are not all the same, beyond our imprint. There are times when the rival can subdue you. In those moments, the team regenerated and in the end acted according to the moment of the match. The virtue is knowing how to face the moments, “said Scaloni about the character of the squad. On the other hand, the native of Pujato praised the captain of Argentina, Lionel Messi: “Sometimes it seems that we say it because we are Argentines, but I think Messi is the best in history. I have no doubt. He generates things in his teammates, in people. It is fortunate and a privilege that he has the blue and white on.” Finally, Scaloni referred to his team: “This coaching staff radiates enthusiasm. We have experienced very strong things in the National Team. We live for the National Team and we suffer like the fans. For those who are not Argentine, I know it is difficult to understand how we live football.”

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